pickle Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Just a quick rant... SO yeah i was uber happy today after writing my first ever bass line that i stood up and put my bass down so i could get a drink, nt realising it wasnt secure. You can guess what comes next, it fell over and has bent a tuning key... Bitter-sweet day indeed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) Status have put 2 strap buttons on the bottom of their basses for the last 30 years, that way the bass stands up on its own. I don't know why other manufacturers don't do the same. Still coming up with your own lines is what music is all about, not the instrument you play it on. Your bass just has a bit more mojo now! Edited July 9, 2011 by Fat Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='pickle' post='1298000' date='Jul 9 2011, 09:47 AM']Just a quick rant... SO yeah i was uber happy today after writing my first ever bass line that i stood up and put my bass down so i could get a drink, nt realising it wasnt secure. You can guess what comes next, it fell over and has bent a tuning key... Bitter-sweet day indeed lol[/quote] I've knocked lumps out of all my basses and never come up with a half-decent bassline, so you're well ahead of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='Len_derby' post='1298472' date='Jul 9 2011, 07:20 PM']I've knocked lumps out of all my basses and never come up with a half-decent bassline, so you're well ahead of me [/quote] +1 Plenty of knocks not a lot of original basslines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) Lucky you hadn't written half of some huge great peom and some bloke knocked on the door making you forget the rest of it. I assume you can remember the bass line..... Edited July 9, 2011 by TimR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='TimR' post='1298493' date='Jul 9 2011, 08:00 PM']Lucky you hadn't written half of some huge great peom and some bloke knocked on the door making you forget the rest of it.[/quote] Are you in a band called Xanadu by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) yeah i managed to write it down, but now im having to use my backup bass which i had to spend ages adjusting the neck as it was like a bow lol. The missus ia not impressed that i now have to buy some new tuners, especially as we are supposed to be saving for a wedding. Edited July 9, 2011 by pickle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Guitar Stand. That is all. Condolences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ficelles Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='pickle' post='1298000' date='Jul 9 2011, 09:47 AM']Just a quick rant... SO yeah i was uber happy today after writing my first ever bass line that i stood up and put my bass down so i could get a drink, nt realising it wasnt secure. You can guess what comes next, it fell over and has bent a tuning key... Bitter-sweet day indeed lol[/quote] I have some spare Fender-style tuning keys, feel free to have one if it might fit. I bought a set when I did the very same thing with my old Stagg EDB. They are P/J style open gear tuners. ficelles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 [quote name='Monckyman' post='1298659' date='Jul 9 2011, 11:55 PM']Guitar Stand. That is all. Condolences[/quote] I know thats next on the list lol [quote name='tony_m' post='1298671' date='Jul 10 2011, 12:13 AM'] [/quote] first i was like then i was like and now im like [quote name='ficelles' post='1298685' date='Jul 10 2011, 12:42 AM']I have some spare Fender-style tuning keys, feel free to have one if it might fit. I bought a set when I did the very same thing with my old Stagg EDB. They are P/J style open gear tuners. ficelles[/quote] Thanks for the offer man, but i have just ordered a replacement set of gotohs off ebay. Thanks again tho, thats a really nice offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Yeah, been having a lot of trouble with that. Moved back from uni to a room in my folks house about the 1/5th of the size of my uni digs, I've accumulated more stuff than I realised. Got one wall hanger, no other wall space, only option is to lean my second bass in the corner by my door. On laminate flooring. It loves to fall over. Edited July 10, 2011 by Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 [quote name='pickle' post='1298000' date='Jul 9 2011, 09:47 AM']Just a quick rant... SO yeah i was uber happy today after writing my first ever bass line that i stood up and put my bass down so i could get a drink, nt realising it wasnt secure. You can guess what comes next, it fell over and has bent a tuning key... Bitter-sweet day indeed lol[/quote] I bet it was a symphony.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I love anti slip rubber matting of the kind used in caravans, tour buses etc. It`s great for putting amps/guitars/mixers/laptops/toneports etc on shiny surfaces without fear of slippage or scratchage. I use it at rehearsal for above and some was duly purloined by keys player who had a slippy keyboard. prob solved. Dead cheap at pound shops.. erm. app £1.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hercules hangy grabby guitar stand needed. I've stripped my bass as it had more chips than McDs. Never stripped the headstock tho as it's got character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Rubber mat, may have to get hold of some, genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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